Green Space: Not Just Parks Anymore

Are you an event planner who wants to host unforgettable experiences for your delegates but also cares about giving back to the environment and not leaving a Bigfoot-sized carbon footprint? There are many hotels, restaurants, and unique venues in Halifax available for corporate and private groups that keep you in Mother Nature’s good green books. One unique venue on the Halifax waterfront with a fabulous view of the ocean, 43,000 sq. ft. of flexible space, and an environmental conscience is the new Halifax Seaport Farmer’s Market. It is located in the Seaport District directly behind the Westin Nova Scotian and near... Read More

Halifax International Security Forum - Year Three

Halifax welcomed the return of the Halifax International Security Forum last week. For the third year in a row, International Ministers of Defence, Ambassadors, 4-Star Generals, Business Leaders, Academics and Foreign Press descended on our city to discuss "international security threats in a unique setting that leads to building democracy, creating opportunity and promoting peace."It was a busy weekend for the city and for organizers of the Forum. Forum President Peter Van Praagh, Vice President Joesph Hall, Board Members and Canada's Minister of National Defence Peter MacKay played host to 300 delegates including Israeli Minister of Defense Ehud Barak, U.S. Secretary of Defence Leon Panetta, U.S. Senators John McCain, Mark Udall &... Read More

Information Marketplace at Saint Mary's University

On November 1st, Destination Halifax along with fourteen DH member companies held an information marketplace at Saint Mary’s University. The event, held in the Loyola Conference Hall, attracted 33 key university academic and administrative staff. During the event, DH member company personnel were able to provide information about their respective conference service offerings and in return gather qualified leads for potential future meetings and conferences. Tables were set up with displays, offering the ideal networking environment. A gift certificate for 20 lbs of fresh Nova Scotia lobster was awarded to one lucky attendee. Feedback from both DH members and Saint... Read More

Get Down to Business with MPI Atlantic Canada Chapter

As part of the Back to Business: Professional Development Series, Meeting Professionals International (MPI) Atlantic Canada Chapter will be hosting an event at the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 on November 23, 2011 from 8:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Registration deadline is November 21, 2011.This thought-provoking professional development session will help you map your path to success.Event Summery: Keynote SessionMPI’s most requested speaker, Deborah Gardner, will explore the truth of negotiating in “Naked Negotiating – Who Has the Power Within Today’s Hospitality Profession?”"As a negotiator, are you deploying proven, new practice strategies and tools that ensure consistently successful... Read More